"Woohoo!"
"Young Master Qin is so generous! Young Master Qin, let's play cards!"
"Young Master Qin, my tummy doesn't feel good… could you rub it for me?"
"Young Master Qin, my chest feels a little tight."
Qin Xiao's words sent the bevy of beauties around him into a frenzy.
Their eyes gleamed with fervor.
Each of them was strikingly attractive. Out in the world, they would be goddesses and objects of pursuit for countless men.
But here…
They practically wanted to devour the man before them.
A complete contrast to their usual aloof, untouchable personas.
The power of money.
It all came down to the power of money.
Qin Xiao, the eldest son of the Qin family in Tianhe Province, appeared on the surface to be a idle playboy who fooled around all day.
But his talent in business was not to be underestimated.
His most famous feat was turning 100 million into a billion within a single year!
A tenfold return.
His talent and luck were so exceptional, he could have been a novel's protagonist.
If not for his misfortune—clashing with Adrien Lefèvre over a woman and being collectively besieged by the powerful families backing Adrien, leading to the Qin family's precipitous decline—his achievements would not have been insignificant at all.
So, you see.
In many urban novels, the reason those tall, rich, and handsome villains end up falling and dying…
Often, it's because of arrogance.
Some, it's because of a woman.
But in Lucas's view, going to any lengths for a woman was just too stupid, too foolish.
It wasn't the mindset a proper rich second-generation heir should have at all.
When you got down to it, there was only one reason: the protagonist's halo was just too overpowering.
It made everyone dislike him, then everyone provoked him, and finally, he was taken down.
Letting the protagonist show off in a big way.
Thus making a name for himself.
Qin Xiao stood up, retrieving a bottle of Ace of Spades from the "Dragon Set" nearby.
*Pop.*
The cork came off.
Qin Xiao pressed his thumb over the bottle mouth, shook it vigorously a few times, and sprayed the frothing sparkling wine around.
Drenching all the beauties beside him.
"Aiya, Young Master Qin, how could you! My clothes are all soaked~"
"Young Master Qin, you have to buy me a new dress tomorrow!"
"Hmph, Young Master Qin is so mean."
They all coquettishly complained, not minding his actions in the slightest.
Qin Xiao pulled a few of them close, laughing heartily. "Alright, alright, I'm happy tonight. Buy whatever you want tomorrow."
That was just his personality—when having fun, go all out.
When doing business, be serious.
But…
He was still a rich second-generation "simp."
All the potential brilliance behind him was overshadowed by that title.
"Wait a moment, I need the restroom."
After a few more rounds of drinks, Qin Xiao got up and headed for the toilets.
He weaved through the bar's crowded walkways.
The atmosphere tonight was perfect. Every high-top, every booth and table in the bar was packed.
Entertainment.
In peaceful times, the entertainment industry was always the most profitable.
It was also a great place for people to unwind.
Arriving at the restroom, Qin Xiao relieved himself, shook off, and felt much more relaxed.
*Click.*
He walked to the sinks, looked at his reflection in the mirror, gave a slight smile, then pulled a pack of cigarettes and a lighter from his pocket.
This lighter was from the Zippo series, a highly collectible model.
Worth 250,000.
Its value even had an upward trend over time.
A 250,000 lighter, lighting a 5-yuan "He Tianxia" cigarette.
Qin Xiao held the cigarette in his mouth as he washed his hands.
However, his gaze suddenly shifted to the left, and he said casually, "Been standing there a while, buddy. Waiting for someone?"
To his left stood a man in a black suit, his face chiseled to perfection. He stood with his arms crossed, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"Young Master Qin, hello."
Hearing this, Qin Xiao turned off the faucet, picked up a paper towel to dry his hands, and scrutinized the suited young man before him.
"You are…?"
He hadn't seen this man before.
But, being so composed in front of him, this probably wasn't some nobody.
After all, the suit he wore was a custom-made piece worth millions.
As someone from a top-tier family, he could recognize at a glance the brand of the suit Lucas was wearing.
There wasn't a top luxury brand he didn't know.
Lucas replied calmly, "Let me introduce myself. I'm Lucas."
Of course, he didn't offer his hand for a shake.
Not because he feared being snubbed, but because Qin Xiao had just finished using the restroom, and he was wary of where those hands might have been.
"Lucas…" Qin Xiao murmured. "Oh, so you're Lucas. I've heard of you. The model of a self-made man. I heard Jiang City even plans to give you an award."
It dawned on him.
Lucas. The name wasn't overly familiar, but he'd heard it.
After all, he was the boss of a company valued at a billion, a recent model of self-made success in the past couple of years.
Somewhat familiar.
If it were an ordinary family with a billion in assets, he wouldn't even recognize the name.
Those families that had been around for decades and were still stuck at the billion level weren't even worth a glance.
No potential.
Qin Xiao took out his cigarettes and offered one to Lucas.
This time, Lucas accepted it, because Qin Xiao had tipped the pack to let half the cigarettes slide out, rather than pinching one out with his fingers.
He lit it.
Lucas began to smoke as well.
*Inhale…*
Qin Xiao took a drag and said casually, "So, Mr. Lucas, you're here having fun too?"
"Care to join us?"
His personality was quite easygoing. Since they were acquainted now, inviting him to join the fun was no big deal.
Besides, the other might not even dare to come.
Lucas smiled. "Sure."
"Hmm?" Qin Xiao was momentarily taken aback, blinked, then chuckled. "Alright. Mr. Lucas has guts."
"Come on, let's go have some fun at my table."
This Lucas fellow really dared to join.
Well then, having fun together was fine.
In Qin Xiao's view, as long as everyone was having a good time, he didn't care if you had money or not.
After all, he was definitely richer than you.
A family on par with the Wei family, also commanding hundreds of billions in wealth.
There were only a handful like that in the entire Tianhe Province.
Their names didn't appear on so-called rich lists or family rankings. Capital was wealthy not just domestically.
They had business all over the world!
Qin Xiao led Lucas to his VIP booth—the largest one in the entire bar.
Inside were about eight stunning women.
All of them at the level of campus belles or department flowers.
"Come on, let me introduce you all. This is the famous entrepreneur from your Jiang City, Lucas, Mr. Lucas!"
Returning to the booth, Qin Xiao immediately began introducing Lucas to the curious women.
After the introductions, Qin Xiao sat down and handed Lucas a bottle of wine.
"Mr. Lucas, you sought me out. Is there something you needed?"
Lucas took the wine, had a sip, and replied with a calm smile, "I came here to discuss a collaboration with you, Young Master Qin."